1967 Opel Rekord vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Rekord | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Rekord | MR2 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |